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Bodhisattvas of daily life
Sometimes unexpectedly, and perhaps in times of need, extraordinary individuals may appear in our lives. Such an individual showed up in my life recently and helped make it possible for my husband and I to attend a retreat at Shasta … Continue reading →
Training wheels
One summer morning I was on my usual drive to work. Leaving my driveway that day I turned left, rounded a bend and was slowed to a crawl by the vehicle ahead; a small, red pickup truck of fifties vintage. … Continue reading →
How all things enfold to bring you home
Since as early as aged ten, I remember I struggled with the question of what is the purpose of life in general, and then my life – and how extraordinary it was that the world moved as if there was … Continue reading →
The power of words
The following article is based on a spoken contribution in a Holocaust Memorial Day Interfaith Service / Event at Lancaster Priory in January 2018. It has been slightly edited, and a post-script added. The title, ‘The Power of Words’, was … Continue reading →
Remembering three friends and in gratitude for the Sangha
In the last issue of the Journal we learned from the Throssel news of the deaths of three of the UK’s long-time lay sangha within just nine weeks: Brenda Birchenhough, Vajira Bailey and Pat Oldham. Our deepest sympathies go to … Continue reading →
The Vessel and its contents
(This article is based on a transcription of a talk given at the Lay Ministers’ retreat at Shasta Abbey in 2017) [Rev. Master Haryo asks] “Would someone get me some water, please?” [A glass of water is brought]. “Hmm… I … Continue reading →
